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Philippine tourist destinations to boost comms and medical response capabilities

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Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the country and threats of natural disasters, the Department of Tourism recently partnered...

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By Catherine Talavera | March 16, 2020 - 12:00am

The Department of Tourism has partnered with Tulong Kapatid,the social responsibility arm of the MVP Group, to improve Boracay island’s health and communications portfolio.

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By Edith Regalado | June 16, 2018 - 12:00am

President Duterte has appointed Assistant Trade Secretary Arturo Boncato Jr. as tourism undersecretary.

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DOT downplays impact of Samal incident

By Louise Maureen Simeon | October 17, 2015 - 10:00am

The Samal Island kidnapping case last month is unlikely to affect the local tourism sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

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Mindanao firms urged to invest in power gens

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 13, 2014 - 12:00am

Tourism establishments in Mindanao should invest more in diesel-fired generators to cope with the frequent power outages in...

Business

Davao pushed as top Phl shopping destination

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | February 28, 2014 - 12:00am

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is promoting Davao City as a prime shopping destination as it plays host to the first four-week-long...

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Davao expects 10% hike in tourist arrivals

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | August 20, 2013 - 12:00am

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DOT targets 10 M tourists in 2016

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) has revised its target foreign tourist arrivals from six million to 10 million in 2016, a tourism official said.

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Davao dazzles foreign travel agents

October 7, 2011 - 12:00am

Members of the 81-man delegation of travel agents from 14 countries received a warm welcome at the Davao International Airport before the start of their tour.

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